Notable Notes: Retief Goosen led Phil Mickelson by two strokes entering the final round, and that was also Goosen's winning margin over runner-up Mickelson after both shot closing 71s. Ernie Els, tied with Mickelson in second after three rounds, skied to an 80 in the fourth round.

The Shinnecock Hills greens were baked after three days and extremely fast - unfair, bordering on unplayable on some holes, some players claimed in the final round.

Mickelson birdied the 15th and 16th holes and led Goosen by one with two to play, but then 3-putted from five feet for a double bogey on the 17th. It was Goosen's second U.S. Open victory.